Minnesota Region: A Conversation with Jane Austen

Nov 10

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Jane Austen Visits From the Autumn of 1815

Join the JASNA-Minnesota and Wisconsin Regions for an immersive conversation with Jane Austen, suitable for both the casual reader of her novels and the most devoted "Janeite". Debra Ann Miller portrays Jane Austen in a visit from the autumn of 1815. Jane visits with you at this, the most vibrant and hopeful time of her life. Her first three novels, Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, and Mansfield Park are published, and Emma is complete. Drawing from her letters, juvenilia, and novels, this 45 minute performance delves into the personal life of one of the most beloved and intriguing novelists of the 19th century. Jane Austen speaks about her childhood in Steventon, her brothers and beloved sister Cassandra, and her writing. By the end of the presentation, the audience will know more about Miss Jane Austen the woman, as well as the author.

Debra Ann Miller is a professional actress, vocalist and voice-over talent with over 30 years of experience as a performer for live audiences, television and film.

Location: Woodbury Library Amphitheater

About JASNA

The Jane Austen Society of North America is dedicated to the enjoyment and appreciation of Jane Austen and her writing. JASNA is a nonprofit organization, staffed by volunteers, whose mission is to foster among the widest number of readers the study, appreciation, and understanding of Jane Austen’s works, her life, and her genius. We have over 5,000 members of all ages and from diverse walks of life. Although most live in the United States or Canada, we also have members in more than a dozen other countries.